Iron Maiden

About

Formed in East London in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, Iron Maiden are pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal. Led by Bruce Dickinson since 1981, the band has released 17 studio albums and sold over 130 million copies worldwide. Their 1982 album The Number of the Beast remains one of the most popular heavy metal albums ever. After a resurgence beginning in 1999, their recent albums have topped charts in over 25 countries. Iron Maiden are considered one of the most influential and revered heavy metal bands of all time, with multiple Grammy and Brit Award wins.